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Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-09, 01:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,070
Posted By BikeGarage

I am running 10 speed chain on a 9 speed 105...

I am running 10 speed chain on a 9 speed 105 triple setup. No problems at all. I used couple of different cassettes in that setup too - Shimano 12-23 and 12-27 and SRAM 11-28. On the day I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-08, 11:29 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 6,717
Posted By BikeGarage

Seems that the problem is not the biking.. Your...

Seems that the problem is not the biking.. Your dad may be losing hope of you getting into a good college and your school results may not be helping much. Organized activities may look good on your...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-08, 11:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 501
Posted By BikeGarage

Make sure you get correct valve length for your...

Make sure you get correct valve length for your rims. I also like Michelins for non-threaded valves.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-08, 10:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 665
Posted By BikeGarage

How's your stem installed now? Can you flip it? ...

How's your stem installed now? Can you flip it? Depending on the rise your can get 15-20mm out of this...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-08, 02:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,015
Posted By BikeGarage

I solved it by getting a tandem... Your daughter...

I solved it by getting a tandem... Your daughter will be too slow for you on any single bike. Take it from a guy with a grown up daughter.

Getting one of these ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-08, 12:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 868
Posted By BikeGarage

Your friendly local locksmith should be able to...

Your friendly local locksmith should be able to help. Usually there is a set of numbers on the lock core that will allow locksmith to make a key for it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-08, 01:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,454
Posted By BikeGarage

My guess is that the new stem clamp is not as...

My guess is that the new stem clamp is not as long as the original and you would need a spacer to put under the stem to get the headset tightened. See Park Tool site for the detailed instructions...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-14-08, 04:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,934
Posted By BikeGarage

I used the crank shorteners and will recommend...

I used the crank shorteners and will recommend them over the pedal blocks. First, I used them with clipless pedals. I feel much more secure having my daughter semi-permanently attached to the bike....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-08, 04:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 598
Posted By BikeGarage

On a more pessimistic note - check for cracks in...

On a more pessimistic note - check for cracks in stem/frame/bars. I had a creaking sound coming from the front end and it was cracked stem. Fortunately, I found it before it cracked all the way...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-08, 12:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 683
Posted By BikeGarage

What kind of shifters are you using? I would...

What kind of shifters are you using? I would stick with Shimano as you may not have enough cable pull for some SRAM MTB deraillers.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-08, 12:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 830
Posted By BikeGarage

Don't sweat it - think about the chain line on...

Don't sweat it - think about the chain line on geared bikes.

Still, how bad is it out of line? What chain width are you using? If your ring is coming against the frame you may have to use a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-08, 11:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,076
Posted By BikeGarage

OP, what you may want is a rear brake and a cable...

OP, what you may want is a rear brake and a cable splitter that will allow you to take your bike apart. Here is a link to the device (http://www.davincitandems.com/comp.html#split).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-08, 01:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,670
Posted By BikeGarage

One of my friends had a similar symptom and shop...

One of my friends had a similar symptom and shop replaced the BB on his bike. The noise was still there. The problem was a crack in the frame where chain stay connects to rear dropout on the drive...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-08, 01:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,171
Posted By BikeGarage

^^^^^^^^^^^^ Wow, I like the commando style...

^^^^^^^^^^^^
Wow, I like the commando style saw. I take one backpacking usually.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-08, 05:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,171
Posted By BikeGarage

I carry 1, 2 and 3. I also put a small rolled up...

I carry 1, 2 and 3. I also put a small rolled up piece of duct tape in the patch kit to use as emergency tire boots. Instead of the rest of the items I carry Topeak Hexus 16. The set of tools to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-08, 11:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,207
Posted By BikeGarage

Before getting new bars I would unwrap the ones...

Before getting new bars I would unwrap the ones you have and would try to move the shifters up/down and raise the bars. If you decide to get new bars I would recommend short drop bars. I personally...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-08, 11:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 412
Posted By BikeGarage

I used to commute from Palo Alto (E. Charleston...

I used to commute from Palo Alto (E. Charleston and Middlefield) to Port of Redwood City area. I was taking Alameda de la Pulgas -> Junipero Serra -> Foothill route. I would highly recommend it. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-08, 11:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 462
Posted By BikeGarage

Yes, you should be able to use your down tube...

Yes, you should be able to use your down tube shifter in friction mode with any number of speeds. I personally used 6-speed shifters with a 9-speed cassette in friction mode.

I am not sure if you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-08, 12:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,914
Posted By BikeGarage

You are currently using cantilever brakes, right?...

You are currently using cantilever brakes, right? Squeaking is usually result of brake pads not being toed in correctly - here it is on Park Tool side...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-08, 12:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,914
Posted By BikeGarage

OK. I'll byte... The rims are not too small for...

OK. I'll byte... The rims are not too small for the bike. It is a touring bike with high clearance around the tires to allow fender installation and space for wider tires. Road calipers may work...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-08, 11:59 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,679
Posted By BikeGarage

I use Cateye ...

I use Cateye (http://www.rei.com/product/684110?cm_mmc=cse_froogle-_-datafeed-_-product-_-na&mr:trackingCode=3E860230-CF0F-DD11-AA92-001422107090&mr:referralID=NA)ones I am getting at REI.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-08, 10:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,945
Posted By BikeGarage

One way to avoid cable housing rubbing on the...

One way to avoid cable housing rubbing on the head tube is to go from right shifter to the left cable stop crossing the cable housing. Then in order to get cables going to the respective shifters...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-08, 03:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 600
Posted By BikeGarage

You can try to run two identical bungee cords...

You can try to run two identical bungee cords from the grips to the seat rails or the seat post. Should keep the bars straight enough...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-08, 12:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,945
Posted By BikeGarage

I ran housing from the barcons all the way under...

I ran housing from the barcons all the way under the bar tape. Seems to work just fine and rear indexes with no problems. I just finished the setup and can't tell you if performance will degrade...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-08, 12:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 626
Posted By BikeGarage

I had good luck with Performance Forte Pro forks....

I had good luck with Performance Forte Pro forks. Don't know if it qualifies for a "quality" fork but I have it on my fixed gear and on daughter's road bike and they perform pretty well. Especially...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-08, 11:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,959
Posted By BikeGarage

I like Topeak Hexus 16...

I like Topeak Hexus 16 (http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=19980&item=40-2181&slitrk=search&slisearch=true) but if you don't want a chain breaker you can get a smaller/lighter tool,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-08, 04:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 70,028
Posted By BikeGarage

Park Tool site is your friend....

Park Tool site is your friend. (http://parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=70)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-08, 04:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 574
Posted By BikeGarage

The only limit it terms of sliding brake levers...

The only limit it terms of sliding brake levers up the bend is if you can reach them from the drops. But again, some people don't think it is necessary...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-08, 12:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 424
Posted By BikeGarage

No, the supplied housing is not long enough. ...

No, the supplied housing is not long enough. Also, depending on your frame size the inner cables may not be long enough. In my case when I did my daughters bike, Bianchi 54cm frame, the supplied...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-08, 12:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,487
Posted By BikeGarage

Well, you haven't seen the franken-bike :) The...

Well, you haven't seen the franken-bike :) The main thing it rides nicely. Don't care about steel that much - it is as real as any other material. BTW - there was nothing wrong with the original...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-08, 03:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 413
Posted By BikeGarage

The screws should be of different length. You...

The screws should be of different length. You should use just the ones that are correct length for your shoe sole thickness. Two of the four wholes in each shoe will not be used.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-08, 10:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,487
Posted By BikeGarage

I would take the bike to a shop to examine and...

I would take the bike to a shop to examine and see if it is possible to just tighten the head set up. On another hand, I replaced forks on two steel bikes, approximately same vintage as yours, with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-08, 02:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 408
Posted By BikeGarage

Wherever it is more esthetically pleasing. You...

Wherever it is more esthetically pleasing. You can even shorten the shim so it won't be visible. Just make sure to round the edges if you decide to get rid of the shim lip.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-08, 02:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 860
Posted By BikeGarage

The links, whatever the brand is, are reusable...

The links, whatever the brand is, are reusable for the life of the chain they are originally installed with. As chain wears off (stretches) the pins are getting worn out. If you will try to reuse...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-08, 05:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,617
Posted By BikeGarage

Happened to me twice on MTB rides. In both cases...

Happened to me twice on MTB rides. In both cases it was a relatively long descent where I tried to go really fast (at least for me) while dragging brakes to control speed. Never happened to me on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-08, 02:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 760
Posted By BikeGarage

My first reaction would be worn chain and/or...

My first reaction would be worn chain and/or cassette. Are all parts brand new?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-08, 01:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,777
Posted By BikeGarage

Here is from Park Tool site - water bottle...

Here is from Park Tool site - water bottle fittings (http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=147).
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-08, 03:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 395
Posted By BikeGarage

Look at the Park Tools link posted above. ...

Look at the Park Tools link posted above. Depends on the type of bottom bracket/crank interface you have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-08, 11:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,405
Posted By BikeGarage

It may be your cog is worn out.

It may be your cog is worn out.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-08, 09:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 895
Posted By BikeGarage

Is the noise coming off front or rear derailler? ...

Is the noise coming off front or rear derailler? Big in front, small in the back combo should be fine in the rear unless the chain is WAY long. I can imagine rear derailler not being able to take...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-08, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 636
Posted By BikeGarage

Are you thumb shifters 10 speed? I am not aware...

Are you thumb shifters 10 speed? I am not aware of any available except Paul's (http://www.paulcomp.com/thumbrd.html).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-08, 02:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 978
Posted By BikeGarage

One trick is to push the valve in making sure...

One trick is to push the valve in making sure that the beads sit as close to the bottom of the rim profile as possible. If you don't push the valve in sometimes the bids hug the rubber around the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-08, 12:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 24,155
Posted By BikeGarage

I have a bunch of bikes, including a tandem,...

I have a bunch of bikes, including a tandem, hanging by a single wheel off ceiling hooks. I think you are perfectly safe hanging bikes the way you described. No experience with carbon wheels...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-08, 01:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 768
Posted By BikeGarage

The hole is the bottom of the steerer tube -...

The hole is the bottom of the steerer tube - never saw a plug there. Note that there should not be an opening between the steer tube and the headset. So no water should be getting into the bearing...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-08, 01:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 436
Posted By BikeGarage

Here is a 39...

Here is a 39 (http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=24098&estore_ID=115). Don't know how it wears but it will fit and it's hard to beat the price.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-08, 07:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,339
Posted By BikeGarage

I am using an "unapproved" method - get a cap off...

I am using an "unapproved" method - get a cap off the pedal, pack the cap with grease, screw it back on while rotating the pedal on the spindle. If no grease is coming out on the crank side of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-08, 12:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 688
Posted By BikeGarage

My guess is that your rear derailer needs some...

My guess is that your rear derailer needs some adjustment. The chains are all compatible between the brands assuming the chain matches your gears. I mean you should used 9-speed chain on a 9-speed...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-08, 01:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 590
Posted By BikeGarage

I applied black shoe polish to one of mine once. ...

I applied black shoe polish to one of mine once. I wore off the black layer on the sides of the saddle. But I did it only once in too many years to count biking life. Now my shorts get black...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-08, 01:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 900
Posted By BikeGarage

I don't think you will be able to use single...

I don't think you will be able to use single speed wheels for your project. The thread on the hub is compatible with freewheels but the hub width may not allow space for a freewheel. In any case...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-08, 01:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 712
Posted By BikeGarage

Screw them in just to plug the wholes.

Screw them in just to plug the wholes.
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